You better not shout
You better not cry
You better be good
I'm telling you why

Santa Claus is coming to town

He's making a list
And he's checking it twice
He's going to find out who's naughty or who's nice

Santa Claus is coming to town

He knows when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows when you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake
For goodness sake

You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not die
I'm telling you why

Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town